GCSEs: Twins get almost identical marks

Twin brothers have passed their GCSEs with almost identical grades.

Jonathan Meades obtained six A*s, two A grades and four B grades. His brother Adam achieved the same number of B grades, but went slightly better with seven A*s and one A grade.

Jonathan's results are all the more remarkable since he missed some of his schooling due to a promising football career.

While Adam will stay on at the Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School to study for his A-levels, Jonathan will pursue a scholarship with Cardiff City football club.

The club's youth academy is the envy of many Championship clubs after turning out quality players such as new Arsenal signing Aaron Ramsey, Tottenham Hotspur's Chris Gunter and the Wales international regular, Joe Ledley.

The 16-year-old, who already turns out for the Welsh under-17 side, is aiming to make the most of his opportunity with the Bluebirds.